Job Summary: Natilus is seeking a Structures Designer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for CAD-based structural design, model management, drafting standards development, and coordination with manufacturing. You will work across composite and metallic structures while contributing to CAD process optimization to support efficient, high-quality model development
Key Responsibilities: • Leading company CAD efforts
• Design and develop composite and metallic primary and secondary structures
• Model management
• Drafting standards development
• Coordinate with manufacturing
• CAD process development
• Communicate and collaborate closely with the engineering team and cross functional groups
Requirements• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Structures designer or in a closely related role
• Strong foundational understanding of aircraft load paths and structural behavior
• Strong foundational understanding of parametric CAD model development and management
• Experience designing bolted and bonded joints
• Expert-level knowledge of composite structures, including detailed design and fabrication methods
• Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
• Experience with rapid prototype aircraft structures from conceptual and preliminary design through build
• Hands-on experience with design-for-build manufacturing, determinate assembly, manufacturing planning, and tooling design
Core Behaviors:• Builds trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
• Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
• Proven ability to lead by example and model expected behaviors
• Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities
Travel Requirements: • Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required
Benefits- Health Care Plan - Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Plan - 401(k) and Roth option
- Life Insurance - Voluntary & AD&D
- Paid Time Off - Unlimited
- Company Provided Snacks and Beverages
- Stock Options
- Onsite Gym Access
